Commis

Chef Thomas Keller’s Surfside destination, The Surf Club Restaurant, is seeking enthusiastic and capable individuals who are passionate about food, beverage and hospitality to join the culinary brigade as a  Commis. 

Located within the Four Seasons Hotel at the iconic Surf Club, Chef Keller’s restaurant honors the location’s history of good times and grand parties with classic Continental cuisine for a modern audience. Like the swinging patrons of the '50s and '60s hotspots this restaurant celebrates, The Surf Club Restaurant knows how to have fun.

Qualified individuals should possess a strong attention to detail, organization and cleanliness. In addition to technical skills of a minimum of 1 year of experience, the individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a team collaborator. 

Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants is founded on a culture of mentorship and provides a solid foundation of skills to support the culinary profession. We are proud to offer:

• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4.0% of your salary as matching contributions
• Company-sponsored medical and dental plans with a contribution of 55%-69% of your premium*
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness plans, pet insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Daily family meal
• Complimentary parking
• Florida Paid Time Off
• Scholarship programs
• Peer mentorship program
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller’s casual properties

Who we are:

Chef Thomas Keller raises the bar for the American culinary scene. His restaurants are legendary – The French Laundry, Bouchon, and Per Se among them – and he is the only American-born chef to ever hold multiple three-star Michelin rankings. Chef Keller’s culinary skills and high standards make him an inspiration to younger chefs and have earned him countless accolades, including The Culinary Institute of America’s “Chef of the Year” Award and the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Chef” and “Outstanding Restaurateur” Awards. He is also the first male American chef to be designated a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. In 2017, Chef Keller led Team USA to its first-ever gold medal in the Bocuse d’Or, a prestigious biennial competition that is regarded as the Olympics of the culinary world. Chef Keller is the author of six best-selling cookbooks and holds an honorary Doctorate in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.

Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on: ThomasKeller.com/careers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

*Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.